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17 May 2013English132 min

Star Trek Into Darkness

6.211 reviews
CriticsMixed

Bayesian avg · 11 critic reviews

7.5+ Exceptional · 6.5 Recommended · 5.0 Mixed

6.85 ratings
UsersMixed

User Score · avg of 5 ratings

8.0+ Exceptional · 7.0 Recommended · 5.5 Mixed

Star Trek Into Darkness is a 2013 American science fiction action film. It is the twelfth installment in the Star Trek franchise and the sequel to 2009's Star Trek. J. J. Abrams directed a screenplay written by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Damon Lindelof, based on the series of the same name created by Gene Roddenberry. Lindelof, Orci, Kurtzman and Abrams also serve as producers, along with Bryan Burk. Chris Pine reprises his role as Captain James T. Kirk, with Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg, Leonard Nimoy, John Cho, and Bruce Greenwood reprising their roles from the previous film. Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Weller and Alice Eve round out the film's principal cast.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Star Trek Into Darkness is moderately positive, with most reviewers finding it an entertaining and fast-paced blockbuster suitable for both franchise fans and newcomers. The film's action sequences, visual effects, and Benedict Cumberbatch's villainous performance drew the most consistent praise. Common criticisms include a lack of originality compared to the 2009 predecessor, a familiar and unsurprising narrative, and an underdeveloped Kirk-Spock dynamic that falls short of expectations.

11 reviews · 8 positive

Praised: action sequences and visual effectsCriticised: lack of originality, familiar plot

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Critic Reviews (11)

Rajeev MasandTop Critic· IBNLive
7.0
"If you're willing to suspend disbelief, and even embrace the illogical, you'll be rewarded with a film that doesn't bore you even for a minute."
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Reagan Gavin Rasquinha· Times Of India
8.0
"The film will grab you from the opening shot and not let go. Despite a running time of over two hours, you won't feel as though you've been watching for that long because there's not a wasted nanosecond."
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Ishan Raychaudhuri· The Sunday Indian
8.0
"The plot might not boldly take you to places you haven't gone before but wherever it does take you, is a wonderful place and it would be positively Vulcan to say otherwise."
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Troy Ribeiro· Zee News
7.0
"Apart from the action, whether it is the spaceship`s collision or the hand to hand combat in mid-air and the chases, what makes the film intense is the emotional politics."
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Mohar Basu· KoiMoi
6.0
"...a lurid explosive which is ace for its perilous acting and stirring space action. However the excitement it invokes is familiar and the point it tries to make gets lost amidst a flurry of some breathtaking action. I am going for a 3/5 for this one. Slightly above average, the film borders on typifying Star Trek series with mostly nothing unique to offer."
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Ankur Pathak· Rediff
6.0
"Loyalists won't be disappointed for sure, and the series may even inspire some new members."
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Rashid Irani· Hindustan Times
6.0
"In effect, the sequel lacks the consistent creative vision of the 2009 outing. Nevertheless, Star Trek Into Darkness should satisfy the hardcore Trekkers while reaching out to audiences unfamiliar with the mythology surrounding the long-running space opera."
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6.0
"Watch it regardless of whether you are a fan of the series or not. Star Trek Into Darkness will win over new audience and regale you with a three course meal of action, adventure and thrill."
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"A high octane adventure powered by adrenalin, testosterone, stupendous visual effects and nostalgia. What makes Into Darkness irresistible is the homages are well thought of, and while getting the references are a big bonus, the movie can be thoroughly enjoyed free of all the background."
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Tushar A Amin· GQ India
"Star Trek Into Darkness does have all the ingredients that make for a summer tent-pole success, but the soggy Kirk-Spock friendship is a letdown, especially keeping in mind the expectations set by the first installment."
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Nandini Krishnan· Indian Express
"Cumberbatch is easily the best thing about the film – he makes a classic villain, powerful and menacing at times, low and squirming at others, in much the same way as The Joker in the best Batman graphic novels."
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Release Date
17 May 2013
Runtime
132 min
Language
English
Genre
Sci-Fi

User Ratings & Reviews

Users6.85 ratings

5 ratings from the community

Community Reviews (1)

SAMay 2013

I am not a Star Trek follower, but I liked the reboot of Star Trek by J.J.Abrams and based on the good-will of first one, went to watch the sequel and I was not disappointed at all. The sequel has all the good part of first one and adds new characters and drama with ease. Chemistry between Kirk and Spock remain electrifying. The visuals remain with you especially if you have watched it in 3D. Dialogues are filled with humor. The movie starts in 5th gear and then pace never drops. The characters are well developed and their conflicts are believable. The movie can seem to be a bit long and heavy on eyes but it If you are looking for a spectacle of high standards with right amount of action, fun and emotion then Star Trek Into Darkness will take you to the light.

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